Fri. Nov. 24 – It's time for extreme rhythm and chopsmanship as Periphery teams up with old pals Animals As Leaders (pictured) for speedy progressive-metal adventures. Astronoid opens. At the Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd., LA 90010; doors 6pm; $27 balcony seats still available; (213) 388-1400; www.livenation.com.
Fri. Nov. 24 – Bassist Roberto Miranda extends his tradition of beauty, intensity and originality in a quartet with saxist Justo Almario, keyboardist Wayne Peet, drummer Makela Session and percussionist Nick Baker. A can't-miss for Horace Tapscott generations. At the World Stage, 4321 Degnan Blvd., Leimert Park 90008; 9pm (two sets); $20; www.theworldstage.org.
Fri. Nov. 24 – Veteran saxist Kim Richmond has a clean tone, a wide stylistic range and connections to the city's best players; here his septet includes vocalist Kimberly Ford in a tribute to Herbie Hancock and Joni Mitchell. At LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., LA 90036; 6-8pm; FREE; Friday summer jazz schedule here.
Fri.-Sat. & Wed. Nov. 24-25 & 29 –Guns N' Roses continues to rock with original members Slash and Duff McKagan, as well as surprise guests. Fri. at Staples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St., LA 90015; 7:30pm; $$$; www.ticketmaster.com, www.axs.com. Sat. & Wed. at the Forum, 3900 Manchester Blvd., Inglewood 90305; 7:30pm; $$$; www.axs.com, www.ticketmaster.com.
Sun. Nov. 26 – Singer Karen Landau, guitarist Michael Landau, bassist Bob Glaub and Attractions drummer Pete Thomas are Hazey Jane, spinning mysterious acoustic folk. At the Baked Potato, 3787 Cahuenga Blvd. West, Studio City 91604; 9:30 & 11:30pm; $20; (818) 980-1615; www.thebakedpotato.com.
Thurs. Nov. 30 – Vibrant Israeli clarinetist Anat Cohen lays a polished surface on her international/historical jazz via her 10-piece ensemble. Bring Pops. At the Valley Performing Arts Center, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge 91330; 8pm; $33-$78; www.valleyperformingartscenter.org.
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